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"Billion" meant 10^12 in England until... some time in the 1950s, I think? But 10^9 in the USA. So there was confusion, even in the English-speaking world. W
by AnimalMuppet 3y ago
"Billion" meant 10^12 in England until... some time in the 1950s, I think? But 10^9 in the USA.
So there was confusion, even in the English-speaking world. Was. If I understand correctly, England has adopted 10^9, and so now there is no ambiguity.